• Must be a native speaker of English, or have acquired an education in English for at least 12 years. 

• Must have completed a University Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in English countries.

• Must have a strong interest in Japanese culture and language and be able to connect with Japanese people.

• Must have at least one year of English teaching experience at Elementary Schools, Junior High school experience of working with children.

• Must have a valid visa status that allows you to live and work in Japan (Visa sponsorship available).

• Priority: Conversational Japanese. 

The placement will be in Elementary schools, Junior High Schools, and High Schools throughout Kanoya City in Kagoshima Prefecture, where the ALT will assist as a team teacher and help plan English lessons under a schedule created by GLAD and the Board of Education. Successful candidates must be willing to move before May.

Get ready for amazing adventures and unique experiences in Japanese schools and within the local community: Culture festivals, school performances, sports day, and much more. With weekends off, national holidays, summer and winter vacations all aligned with the local Board of Education calendar, you will have more than enough downtime to make the most of your time in Japan.

Contract dates:
Late August 2018 - March 2019 (Note: Must be willing to move before September)

Conditions:
・Monthly base salary is 240,000-250,000 per month. 
・Monday to Friday. Between 8:15 am to 16:30 pm.
・Transportation costs will be covered at a certain rate per month. (Car and travel expenses included)
・Days off include weekends, National Holidays, and other holidays set on the Board of Education's school calendar.

Benefits:

・We can provide you a rental car
・Moving/relocation allowance
・Transportation cost covered (fixed rate)
・Friendly support system

In addition to our tight-knit community of teachers, we as a company can support you to the best of our efforts. Our hope is to create a company which allows you to feel like you are a part of a team. 

Kanoya City is located in the southeastern region of Kyushu in Kagoshima Prefecture. Kanoya has a reported population of over 100,000 people. Its warmer temperatures at an average of 17 degrees a year and subtropical climates nurture a wide variety of amazing things: Amberjack fisheries, excellent wagyu beef, chicken, black pork, and sweet potatoes. Not to mention, the finest sweet potato shochu, a famous type of alcohol produced in this area. Calm, serene, and intimate, this placement is perfect for those who want to feel and experience a deeper side of Japan with a rich culture. Don't miss this opportunity!